ENG 215 Voices from Other Cultures: Background Readings

Encyclopedia Britannica article offering an introduction to and basic information about Confucianism.

Small amounts of biographical information on selected Sufi Poets and examples of their work.

Information on the history and implications of the caste system in India.

Definitions of Magical Realism and links to further information from a number of sources.

Multimedia offerings related the PBS Newshour special on politics in Chile.

Africana Encyclopedia article on apartheid and links to the encyclopedia itself and related information.

Website of the Haiku Society of America. Offers a lengthy definitions page, numerous haiku examples, news and links.

General information.

Encyclopedia Britannica entry.